SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second session on Tuesday amid signs of an increase in Chinese soy demand, although easing exports and a stronger ringgit capped the gains.

Malaysian palm oil futures down

The benchmark palm oil contract for February delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 53 ringgit, or 1.5%, to 3,988 ringgit ($852.50) a metric ton in morning trade.